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ILORIN, KWARA STATE – Security coordinators in Kwara South Senatorial District have sounded an urgent alarm following intelligence reports of planned terrorist attacks targeting multiple local government areas beginning Monday, March 23, 2026.
The Threat Timeline
According to a statement released on Saturday by Olaitan Zubair, Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch for the district, the potential threats are categorized into two phases:
- March 23: Specific threats targeting communities within Kwara South.
- March 28 (Post-Ramadan): Broader warnings of possible coordinated attacks across the South-West (Yorubaland).
Affected Areas
The warning has been officially communicated to the Chairmen of three key Local Government Areas (LGAs):
- Ifelodun LGA
- Irepodun LGA
- Isin LGA
Call for Vigilance
The Joint Security Watch has formally notified the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, urging immediate deployment of personnel and heightened vigilance. "The people are anxious and need reassurance of their safety," the statement read, emphasizing the need for a visible and proactive security presence to deter the unidentified groups.
As of Sunday morning, the Kwara State Police Command has not yet issued an official response to the threat, as efforts to reach the command’s spokesperson remained unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.
Key Takeaways for Information Hub Readers:
- Urgency: Potential attacks are flagged for tomorrow, March 23.
- Locations: Residents in Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin LGAs are advised to stay alert and report suspicious movements.
- Context: This alert follows a string of recent security incidents in Kwara, including the arrest of suspected ISWAP logistics suppliers and community abductions.
